Los Angeles Lakers

Dr. ElAttrache is an Orthopedic Consultant for the Los Angeles Lakers

Ronnie Price Undergoes Successful Surgery

"Lakers guard Ronnie Price underwent successful surgery this morning to remove bone spurs and bone chips from his right elbow. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Price is expected to be out approximately six to eight weeks." – February 2015, NBA.com Read more

Lakers Star Kobe Bryant Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

“I expect Kobe to make a full recovery and if all goes as expected, he should be ready for the start of the season, said Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Bryant’s surgery."– January 2015, TIMERead more

Kobe Bryant Has Successful Shoulder Surgery

"Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who injured his right shoulder in last Wednesday night's game against the Pelicans in New Orleans, underwent a successful surgery this morning to repair a torn rotator cuff. The approximately two-hour procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Steve Lombardo at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles." – January 2015, NBA.comRead more

Injury Update: Henry Injures Achilles

"Xavier Henry suffered an injury to his left Achilles tendon in Monday's practice. An MRI revealed a ruptured left Achilles tendon. He is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Steve Lombardo of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, and is expected to be for the remainder of the season." – November 2014, NBA.comRead more

Steve Blake Right Elbow Injury Update

"Lakers guard Steve Blake had an MRI and was examined today by team doctor Steve Lombardo and Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Johbe Orthopaedic Clinic. Blake was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He is expected to be out a minimum of six weeks"– December 2013, NBA.comRead more

Surgery on Kobe Bryant's Torn Achilles Successful

"Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent 'successful' surgery to repair the left Achilles tendon he ruptured late in the fourth quarter of Friday night's 118-116 victory over Golden State, according to NBA.com… The procedure by Dr. Neal ElAttrache and Dr. Stephen Lombardo of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Group followed an MRI that confirmed the extent of the injury. Recovery time is expected to be a minimum of six to nine months." – April 2013, KPCCRead more

Patients

Dr. ElAttrache has done extensive research and product development leading to US Patents for arthroscopic devices, orthopedic devices, and implants commonly used in rotator cuff, labrum, tendon, and ligament surgery.